Land Use & Zoning
A 'cluster development' in Connecticut zoning refers to:
AHigh-density apartment buildings in urban centers
BA subdivision design that groups homes on smaller lots to preserve open space✓ Correct
CA mixed-use development combining retail and residential
DA zoning ordinance that restricts development near airports
Explanation
Cluster development (conservation subdivision) groups homes on smaller lots than standard zoning requires, with the remainder of the site preserved as open space, while maintaining the same overall density.
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